I believe the answer is: Consciousness
Consciousness allow you to analyze the internal capabilities that you have and the factors that influence the situation around you.
By knowing this information, you have the capability to identify the next decision/course of action that would benefit you the most.
To avoid religion persecution and individual rights
I don't know limited and unlimited countries, but this is something that you often say of government: a limited government must obey some kind of rule, while an unlimited government is an absolute government and is free to do everything (including kill its subjects)
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